Issue ID | 128080 |
Internal NHTSA # | 700528 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/11/98 |
Component | STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car is getting increasingly more difficult to put into gear. Locks into park. Have tried working brake, tilting steering column, buckle seat belt, etc. Seems to lock up in the column. Can hear an audible click when it finally releases.. Usually about 5 to 10 minutes after playing with it. Have searched the web to see if any prior recalls on this problem as i have many friends who have experienced the same problem with windstars. (mileage not original... Had dash replaced by ford's for a faulty temperature gauge) approximately 60,000 orig miles. |
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Number of Occurences | 100 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW BOSTON, MI |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5143SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/07/94 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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